Memphis Real Estate Investment

Among some of the big-name companies that call Memphis home and employ thousands, are:

• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
• AutoZone
• FedEx
• University of Tennessee Health Science Center
• Smith & Nephew
• First Horizon National Corporation
• International Paper

Memphis also serves as a major transportation and distribution nexus for the country. With two major interstates, five out of the seven Class 1 railroads, and Mississippi River access, Memphis has long been one of the most cost-effective and reliable locations for distribution and logistics jobs.

With the addition of the country’s largest cargo and freight airport in the world, the amount of freight moving through Memphis is unmatched. More markets can be reached overnight by way of Memphis than any other in the world.

Memphis boasts an affordable cost of living and that of owning and operating a business, which attracts growth. Memphis has been named both the best city for black entrepreneurs and one of the best cities in the country for female founders. It’s a market vibrant with diversity both of people and businesses, an aspect that strengthens its economic base.

With job creation at an all-time high in Memphis, outpacing the 10-year annualized job growth rate of 51 major metropolitan areas, it’s clear that the city with soul is moving in the right direction.

This history is most apparent on the famous Beale Street, an iconic location in blues history. Today, it’s home to museums, music festivals, and some of the best barbecue the city has to offer.

Tourism is flourishing in Memphis as the city continues to gain accolades as one of the best tourist destinations not only in the region but in the country. This has lead to an increasing number of local events, new businesses, downtown expansion and an overall sense of revitalization that has given the city new life, energy, and pride.